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India’s digital payments ecosystem soars on UPI momentum, broad-based expansion
Bouquet of systems now spans traditional instruments such as cheques alongside modern platforms including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, NACH, cards, prepaid instruments and the UPI
SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 states, UTs, will cover 51 cr voters
This phase will include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal
New GDP series to offer deeper insight into India’s expanding digital & services economy
Revised series will shift the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23, reflecting over a decade of profound structural change driven by digitalisation, formalisation and improved data systems
ASEAN-India summit maps ‘way forward’ for sustainable & secure Indo-Pacific
The leaders reviewed progress under the ASEAN-India comprehensive strategic partnership; charted future initiatives to accelerate cooperation in trade, security, technology & sustainable development
Russian oil: To buy or not to buy
Western pressure over Russian oil puts India’s economic autonomy to the test, but New Delhi’s response shows that pragmatism, not defiance, remains its sharpest diplomatic tool
Digital Push: New system ends manual advocate fee processing
E-bill module is a fully electronic, paperless system, enabling end-to-end digital processing of fee disbursals for law officers and panel advocates
India becomes Asia’s snack supplier: Processed potato exports surge 450%
Modern dehydration plants in Mehsana, Banaskantha, Agra & Farrukhabad, coupled with contract farming and new cold chains, have given India a robust export base supported by 56MT annual potato crop
₹1,500-cr recycling push signals India’s strategic shift toward critical mineral self-reliance
Govt aims to strengthen domestic recycling of e-waste, spent batteries and scrap metals under National Critical Mineral Mission. Has already started accepting applications from recyclers
BCI warns against unregistered tie-ups between Indian and foreign law firms
BCI clarified that foreign law firms may practice only foreign law and international law in non-litigious matters, and only after registration with it
Banks to roll out multiple nomination facility from Nov 1
The provisions aim to give depositors the flexibility to make nominations as per their preference, ensure uniformity, transparency and efficiency in claim settlement
DAC approves ₹79,000-cr defence proposals to boost capabilities of armed forces
The acquisitions underscore India’s emphasis on self-reliance in defence production and its commitment to modernizing the armed forces to meet contemporary and future security challenges
BCI warns against unregistered tie-ups between Indian and foreign law firms
BCI clarified that foreign law firms may practice only foreign law and international law in non-litigious matters, and only after registration with it